Fanfic Recommendations (1/11/21)

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This is cross-posted from tumblr from a few months back (hence the date). I love fanfic rec lists because it helps keep an author’s work circulating, and for those of us who don’t have a lot of time to dig deep into the tags, it’s helpful to have someone else point out stuff to check out. So, although I don’t read a ton of fic myself, here are some of the ones I’ve really enjoyed!

I tried to group them by the “central” character POV within each game but it’s not exact. There are recs for all 3 games here, and do feel free to share any of your own recommendations!

Dragon Age Origins

Every Road Never Taken by aban_ataashi - Gen - Brief look at each of the PC origin stories.

The Order of Succession by Cartadwarfwithaheartofgold - Gen - Farren Aeducan learns she’s being given command, Trian is displeased, and Bhelen schemes. Rica Brosca observes.

Dragon Age II

Arishok-centric

by the horns by staircased - Arishok/f!Hawke - The battle for Kirkwall is a bit more personal for Hawke.

Fenris-centric

A Steady Path by vandal_aria - Fenris/Sebastian - Fenris and Sebastian bond after the fall of Kirkwall, and Sebastian helps Fenris heal.

Cold by emptykitkat - Fenris/Sebastian - Cold weather and snuggling.

Cold Hand, Warm Heart by littlemaple - f!Hawke/Fenris - Fenris is sick and Hawke cares for him.

Sleeping Under the Dead Tree by jawsandbones - f!Hawke/Fenris - After losing the battle at the Gallows, Hawke is made Tranquil, and Fenris struggles to accept this new reality.

When the Storm Breaks by BECandCall - f!Hawke/Fenris - A purple Hawke rivalmance with Fenris.

Orsino-centric

A Spring Night by PennyForTheGuy - f!Hawke/Orsino - Late at night, Orsino recalls the Champion.

Antebellum by chaineddove - Meredith/Orsino - Meredith and Orsino met before, before Kirkwall, before the war.

Beholder’s Eye by foundCarcosa - Meredith/Orsino - Meredith insists she’s getting old; Orsino disagrees.

Breaking Point by foundCarcosa - Meredith/Orsino - Keeping secrets proves fatal.

Contentment by PennyForTheGuy - f!Hawke/Orsino - Hawke and Orsino share a quiet moment the morning after a pleasant night.

Expect the Unexpected by bogwitch - f!Hawke/Orsino - Working together for the mage underground, things sometimes get heated.

the illusion of hope by heylifeisemily - f!Hawke/Orsino - Hawke and Orsino meet the night of the Qunari invasion and things go from there.

Lethal Addictions by 17734 - Meredith/Orsino - They both have their bad habits, and their addictions.

Maelstrom by 17734 - Meredith/Orsino - It occurs to Orsino that he has never learned how to swim.

The Mistake by rithewarluid - Meredith/Orsino - A Winter’s Ball brings lonely, hurting people together.

Teamwork by Evercrest - Meredith/Orsino - It takes two to tango, and the First Enchanter prefers to lead.

Sebastian-centric

As Careless As You Are Certain by gremlinquisitor - f!Hawke/Sebastian - Battle couple adventures.

Interrogation by jillyfae - f!Hawke/Sebastian - Varric questions Sebastian, in a roundabout way, as to his intentions with Hawke.

Varric-centric

Flowers, Lies, and Forgiveness by Cartadwarfwithaheartofgold - Bianca/Varric, Bianca/Bogdan - Varric and Bianca have gotten pretty practiced at hiding their affair, but they may not be as secretive as they think.

Sun-touched by lucyrne - Bethany/Varric - When Varric has to return to Orzammar for Bianca’s swearing in as a paragon, he asks Bethany to be his plus-one.

Dragon Age Inquisition

Ameridan-centric

Recognition by DeCarabas - Ameridan/Colette - Colette meets her history crush in the flesh.

Blackwall-centric

Who Would Make the Best Eating? by Cartadwarfwithaheartofgold - Blackwall/Cadash - They’re lost. In the Western Approach.

Cassandra-centric

A First Encounter - armameme- Cassandra/f!Hawke - The first meeting of the Champion and the seeker.

duet for two Hands in six baths by thereinafter - Cassandra/Leliana - Pre-Inquisition bonding between the Divine’s two Hands.

Nevarran Steel by bioticbootyshaker - Cassandra/Vivienne - The knight and her lady.

the other side of terror by superfluouskeys - Cassandra/f!Hawke - Hawke thinks she’s been very restrained where the seeker is concerned.

small comforts by thereinafter - Cassandra/Leliana - Leliana tries to help Cassandra relax after a stressful day.

Fenris-centric

Carrot and Stick by thereinafter - f!Hawke/Fenris - Fenris and Hawke help the Inquisition out and make some new friends.

Stuck in the Fade by lyngan - After Hawke is left behind in the Fade, Fenris rescues her.

Dorian-centric

In Shallow Waters by salakavala - Dorian/Iron Bull - They break up, but not really.

maraas kata by venndaai - Dorian/Iron Bull - An urgent quest takes Dorian to Seheron. The Iron Bull goes with him.

maybe my time has come by homsantoft - Dorian/Iron Bull - Dorian and Bull spar, in more ways that one.

Never a Dull Affair by midnightprelude - Gen - Dorian and Maevaris have an adventure.

Rivers in the Sand by electricshoebox - Dorian/Iron Bull - Dorian tries to keep Bull grounded when memories surface in the Hissing Wastes.

Tankards for Two by thewightknight - Dorian/Krem - Krem’s used to a bit of flirting, but things with Dorian get a bit more complicated.

White Violets by AuditoryCheesecake and uniquinalltheworld - Dorian/Iron Bull - Merrill owns a flower shop and everyone thinks Dorian and Bull are meant to be.

With Each Gift by homsantoft - Dorian/Iron Bull - Dorian reacts to his family finding out about him and Bull.

Leliana-centric

A Piece of Sunset by madamebadger - Leliana/Josephine - Leliana and Josephine flirt.

And the Crow Flies with the Nightingale by Toshi_Nama - Leliana/Zevran - Two rogues form a surprisingly close bond.

counting by klickitats - Josephine/Leliana - The first meeting of Josephine Montilyet and Sister Nightingale.

Fire Exercises by madamebadger - Gen - Cullen stands just a bit too close to that candle on Josephine’s clipboard.

Solas-centric

A Poor Substitute by neverending_shenanigans - f!Lavellan/Solas - Fluffy coffee shop AU.

The Creature in the Woods by apfelgranate - Gen - No Inquisition AU Adaar wants Solas to teach her magic.

Dry Your Eyes by CatKing_Catking - f!Lavellan/Solas - As Lavellan comes to terms with the end of her relationship with Solas, Vivienne offers comfort.

Enhanced Positions of Magical Union by helygen2017 - f!Lavellan/Solas - A document left on Solas’ desk is mistaken for something risque.

These Stolen Moments by InArlathan - f!Lavellan/Solas - When Lavellan can’t sleep at Skyhold, she and Solas share a quiet moment.

Well, that was…brief by Beckily - f!Lavellan/Solas - In Arlathan, when the elves were immortal, they had as long as they wanted to spend on everything. Solas is not yet accustomed to the quicklings’ brevity.

Vivienne-centric

Burning Brightly by beetle - Gen - Young Adaar is an assassin sent after Madame de Fer. Things do not go as planned.

Comfort by RipplesOfAqua - Josephine/Vivienne, Bastien/Vivienne - Josephine and Vivienne take comfort in each other.

Dignity by ringofdoubt - Gen - Josephine helps Vivienne with her grief in the wake of Bastien’s death.

Ephialtes by adlerobsessed - Gen, Bastien/Vivienne - There are some demons of Vivienne’s even Bastien can’t chase away.

Insomnia by DictionaryWrites - Gen - Vivienne has various late-night discussions with the rest of Skyhold. Amazing character portrayal here.

Late, Late Nights and Early Starts by hibernate - Leliana/Vivienne - Two skilled players of the Game bond over insomnia.

Love Song of a Dying Man by sarenka - Bastien/Vivienne - Bastien waited to let go until Vivienne reached him.

pretend this isn’t bleeding by ghost_teeth - Bastien/Vivienne, Trevelyan/Vivienne - If Vivienne concentrates hard enough, she can almost imagine it’s Bastien touching her.

Shadow Boxing by hibernate - Iron Bull/Vivienne - Vivienne and Iron Bull share a toast after the Exalted Council.

Tailoring Touches by barbex - Gen - Vivienne helps Cadash dress for the Halamshiral and they discuss fashion.

To feel, still seeing by Kit - Bastien/Vivienne, Josephine/Vivienne - Josephine has been aware of Madame de Fer since she was a debutante.

Unconquered by Chocochipbiscuit - Svarah/Vivienne - Thane Sun-hair attempts to court Vivienne after the Inquisitor comes to Stone-Bear Hold.